Sprinkler​/Landscape Specialist

🔍Land, Buildings and Real Estate, Stanford, California, United States 📁Facilities 📅Nov 21, 2025 Post Date 📅107792 Requisition #

This position is represented by SEIU Local 2007 and the collective bargaining agreement between the university and SEIU Local 2007 governs the terms and conditions of employment.

LBRE is the operational core of Stanford University’s physical campus. LBRE constructs and maintains the Stanford campus, where advancements across the academic spectrum are made possible. Our work is founded upon the collective value of dedication, innovation, expertise, teamwork, and continuous improvement. We are committed to serving the university’s academic mission, as well as preserving and enhancing Stanford’s 8,180 acres, and pride ourselves on supporting the teaching and research of the university as Caretakers of a Legacy.

The Mission of the Stanford University Grounds Services Department is to provide a beautiful and safe outdoor experience for students, faculty, staff and visitors.

We pride ourselves in being the in-house service of choice since the University began. We provide a stewardship role in the proper care of all outdoor facilities. We are prompt, efficient, and professional in appearance and duties. We tailor make our services and are immediately responsive to our diverse clientele.

Job Title: Sprinkler Landscape Specialist

Department: Grounds

Job Code: 8067

Range: A26

Exemption: Non-Exempt, Bargaining Union

Location: 560 Fremont Road, Stanford CA

• Employees in this classification work under the direct supervision of a supervisor or a higher-level employee or Lead.
• Employees in this classification independently maintain, repair and install sprinkler systems and landscape elements throughout the campus. They also maintain decorative and landscape fountains while monitoring the fountain water levels, circulation and clarity.
• Sprinkler/Landscape Specialists receive minimal supervision; they must be able to identify issues and determine corrections for significant repairs or installations. Systems are both technical and manual; employees must understand, and problem solve within both. Consults with lead and/or supervisor to implement corrective actions.
• May assume lead’s role during the lead’s absence.
• Estimate types of materials and quantities needed on a daily basis; assist with estimates for projects including the take-offs of materials and labor hours.
• Install complete irrigation systems.
• Install filters, concrete pads, enclosures, and controller pedestals.
• Perform maintenance duties on the